Litter picking on the coastal path

The Friends of the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path (FOACP) have, since their formation, carried out a litter picking programme along the Coastal Path and connecting beaches. In recent years, this has been progressively developed and enlarged with the help of several grants from Keep Wales Tidy, which also provides insurance for all our activities.

FOACP carry out a clear-up every month on average, on either a Wednesday or a Saturday morning, typically lasting for 2-3 hours. We arrange that everything we pick up is collected on the same day by the Waste Management Team of Isle of Anglesey County Council. We frequently get support from, and liaise with, similarly motivated groups on Anglesey. Non-members are always very welcome to come along and join in.

There is great personal satisfaction to be gained from restoring to its natural, pristine appearance an area that has become littered as a result of winds and tides. In addition, the result for walkers of the Coastal Path is a much more enjoyable experience.

Information on planned litter picks is given below and further details can be found at the website of FOACP: https://sites.google.com/site/friendsofangleseycoastalpath/litter-picks

Litter picks 2012

Planned  Litter Picks

Wednesday 1st February 2012 - Porth Trefadog, Llanfaethlu

A lovely part of the coast, which is surprisingly little known; it collects lots of litter and is due for its annual clearance.

Meet at the beach at 10am.

Grid Ref.  SH293862. Sat. Nav. N 53°20'42” W4°33'56"
Leaders: Carolyn 01407 860796 and Wenda 01407 860175

Wednesday 15th February 2012 - Porth Trecastell (Cable Bay)

This litter pick is not for the faint hearted!  It will start with a short walk along the Path and then some scrambling down to several coves needing attention.

Meet at Porth Trecastell at 10am.

Grid Ref.  SH333707.  Sat Nav. N 53°12'26” W 4°29'51”
Leader: Ed 01407 840600

Wednesday 29th February 2012 - Malltraeth Cob and adjoining Coastal Path

In August 2010, FOACP did their first clearance here and got a massive haul; litter washes in continually requiring this new visit to supplement the ABC volunteer’s efforts here.

Meet at car park by bridge in Malltraeth village at 10am.

Grid Ref.  SH407688. Sat. Nav. N 53°11'33” W 4°23'9"
Leaders: John & Gill  01248 712793

Tuesday 13th March 2012 - Rhoscolyn beaches (Borthwen) and (Porth y Corwgl)

Meet at main beach car park at 10am.

Grid Ref.  SH273751. Sat. Nav. N 53°14'41” W4°35'23"
Leaders: John & Gill  01248 712793

The map locations of all the meeting places can be found at the Friends’ web site:
https://sites.google.com/site/friendsofangleseycoastalpath/calendar

Litter picking equipment, gloves and bags are provided but please wear suitable clothing and it is a good idea to bring a snack/drink.

Further enquiries can be made to: Wenda 01407 860175; Carolyn 01407 860796; or John 01248 712793 and at angleseycoastalpath@gmail.com 

We welcome reports on any parts of the Coastal Path where it is considered litter is a regular problem, as well as specific suggestions for areas for future litter picks.